Section R. 460.942 - Non-export track reviewRule 42.
(1) Interconnection applications for DERs that will not inject electric energy into an electric utility's distribution system are eligible for evaluation under the non-export track. Non-export eligibility requires an existing electrical service at the applicant's premise.(2) Subject to review and approval by the commission, an electric utility may limit the eligibility of the non-export track in its interconnection procedures based on the characteristics of its distribution system.(3) Before submitting an interconnection application, a non-export track applicant may contact the electric utility for reasonable assistance in determining whether a non-export track review will be sufficient or the study track is necessary. The electric utility shall provide the applicant assistance based on available information. If the applicant chooses to proceed, an interconnection application shall be submitted pursuant to R 460.936.(4) Within 20 business days after being notified that the application was accepted, the electric utility shall perform an initial review by using some or all of the initial review screens specified in the electric utility's interconnection procedures pursuant to R 460.946 and notify the applicant of the results. If an electric utility chooses to perform a review using a subset of the initial review screens, the exclusion of 1 or more screens may not be the only basis for the electric utility to require further study.(5) If the proposed interconnection passes the initial review screens, or if the proposed interconnection fails the screens but the electric utility determines that the DER may be interconnected consistent with safety, reliability, and power quality standards, the electric utility shall notify the applicant as follows: (a) If the notification indicates that no interconnection facilities, distribution upgrades, further study, or application modifications are required, the electric utility shall provide specifications for any equipment the applicant is required to install within 20 business days after the applicant being notified. Within 10 business days after receiving the equipment specifications, the applicant shall notify the electric utility whether the applicant will proceed under R 460.964 to an interconnection agreement or will withdraw the application. The applicant's failure to notify the electric utility within the required time period shall result in the interconnection application being withdrawn by the electric utility.(b) If a facilities study is required, the interconnection application must proceed under R 460.962.(6) If the proposed interconnection fails any of the initial review screens, and the electric utility does not or cannot determine that the DER may be interconnected consistent with safety, reliability, and power quality standards, the electric utility shall notify the applicant, provide the applicant with the results of the application of the initial review screens, and offer all of the following options: (a) Attend a customer options meeting, as described in R 460.948.(b) Proceed to supplemental review under R 460.950.(c) Submit within 60 business days after the date of the electric utility notification, with up to 2 submissions during this time period, a complete and conforming revised interconnection application that includes application modifications offered or required by the electric utility. If the applicant does not make the submittal within the required 60 days, then the electric utility may consider the application withdrawn. Submission of interconnection applications shall be governed by the following requirements: (i)The application modifications must mitigate or eliminate the factors that caused the interconnection application to fail 1 or more of the initial review screens.(ii) After each submission of information, the electric utility has 10 business days to notify the applicant that the interconnection application is either accepted or rejected due to continuing deficiencies.(iii) After the electric utility determines the application is accepted, the revised interconnection application must proceed under subrule (4) of this rule.(d) Withdraw the interconnection application.(7) If the applicant does not select a course of action under subrule (6) of this rule within 10 business days after notice from the electric utility, the electric utility shall withdraw the interconnection application.(8) When an applicant changes from a non-exporting system to an exporting system, the applicant shall submit a new interconnection application.Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.942
2023 MR 8, Eff. 4/25/2023